The German antitrust authority has approved the acquisition of Dick Peters B.V. by ALTANA AG. Effective Dec. 30, 2008, the business activities of the Dutch manufacturer of wax additives, which was a subsidiary of Clariant, will be transferred to the… Read More »

In line with its growth strategy, MÜNZING has acquired L. P. Bader, a leading manufacturer of wax dispersions. In Rottweil, the family-owned enterprise produces wax dispersions for paints, coatings, inks and other industrial applications. L.P. B… Read More »

The specialty chemicals Group ALTANA signed a contract to acquire the Dutch manufacturer of wax additives, Dick Peters B.V. The company, which is located in Denekamp, the Netherlands, is a subsidiary of the Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant.… Read More »

Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. signed a definitive agreement to purchase the global wax compounds business of Rohm and Haas Company. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Closing is subject to governmental approvals.
Under the a… Read More »